Flow, the Muse calls… I know not what to write. The words flow but nothing comes out right the journey from the heart to the hand stops the communication from the hand to the heart flops… Read More
May 012013
Sueddie Agema
Apr 292013
Yasmin El-Rufai (April 14th, 2013) Introductions. All protocols observed… The Chairman of the occasion, Hakeem Belo-Osagie didn’t joke about his knowledge of literature which he admitted was little. Well, actually, he did! He said Read More
Mar 262013
(Chinua Achebe 1930-2013 and on in our hearts) Chinua Achebe is one of those epically unique individuals whose lives have been so full, so purposive and so impactful that we begin to pray that they Read More
Feb 232013
Baa baa black sheep Have you any wool Yes Sir, Yes Sir Three bags full One for the Master One for the dame One for the little boy who lives down the lane Bla Read More
Dec 202012
On a certain cold night, forces come to play and a man finds out he must fight a certain craving for a warmth he desires. Tarlumun gazed at Amina. He tried to pick Read More
Dec 162012
Okay, here’s another outlet to get those lovely poems of yours out to… No time and no excuses people!! A new collection of poetry seeks to celebrate Jahman Anikulapo at 50! We welcome poems from Read More
Dec 142012
It’s Lagos once more and on the 15th December, 2012 the Pulpfaction club does it big!! Adding three digits to the date, they are ready to give their 18th Edition of the grand Book n Read More
Dec 122012
DRENCHING OUT, HOPEFULLY I drench myself out Seeking your fort To find solace in your bosom True reliever of ever and more I come and stay out – as you appear with your pout Read More
Nov 272012
The floods came differently for several people around the world. In Nigeria, it was unusual as the country had never experienced something like this before. So, do you have reflections, thoughts, lessons on the floods? Read More
Nov 172012
The awards were announced at the Entry Point hotel in Uyo on the 10th of November, 2012 during the ANA Annual General Meeting. For the first time in a long while, the winners for the Read More
Oct 312012
There is something about the depth of the artiste – it is only gotten by going into the heart of this one. Several years ago, I would marvel at the profoundness of the works of Read More
Aug 082012
F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the biggest writers ever. His The Great Gatsby is noted as one of the classics of literature. It is acknowledged as one of the greatest American novels of the Read More
Jul 032012
(SMALL NOTE TO NIGERIAN LITERATURE AND ALL INVOLVED: DAMN YOU!) __________________________________________________________________________ Yup, damn you! I am usually conservative but even for that, damn me! Nigerian writers and its literature is largely uncelebrated in the country Read More
Jul 012012
For Dana who took our loved ones to a place where they are smiling – I hope… IMMORTALITY I take in of several breaths expelling them in verses where I sing your fame praying Read More
Jun 042012
(An In-House Review of the Touch of Spice competition – personal views of course!) What?! I didn’t know that ‘Naija’s Got Talent’ like this! Pay a person’s price and you would be shocked at Read More
May 292012
the wordsmith cast on the garment of his imagination moving into the furnace of creativity set to strike soul into form sparks flew as the words clashed flowing and rolling from the clash molted Read More
Apr 232012
The beauty of an e-zine like Saraba is that they have the sweet gift of choice. There’s always a singular theme per each issue and then a call made for submissions. From a very large Read More
Apr 192012
BE STRONG (for Annie and Rosarii Ngohide Gberikon) At grief’s graze Be strong Deferring death’s despair The inconsolable loss Losing us in a haze… Be strong Cry the wells of emotions away The Read More
Apr 062012
The day was extremely hot as was usual in Belye. I went to the garage to resume duty. I was hungry but who cared? I had to go to my job. Wow! Sometimes I wonder Read More
Mar 102012
THERE’S HOPE She looked at him on the bed. * * * * * ‘Thrown out of the house. Yea, just like that. Another bottle of beer, please. Thanks. I know you are a Read More